At a memorial service for Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump delivered heartfelt remarks honoring the late conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves across the nation.

“We grieve for the friend and leader we have lost,” Trump said. “But we go forward strengthened by his faith, bolstered by his courage, and inspired by his example to defend the country he lived for, for the freedoms he died for, and the values in which he so deeply believed.”

Trump’s tribute emphasized not only Kirk’s personal legacy but also the values he championed, urging Americans to continue the work he started. Supporters described the speech as a call for unity, resilience, and dedication to the principles Kirk fought for.

The memorial drew political leaders, activists, and community members from across the nation, reflecting Kirk’s influence in shaping conservative movements. His death has been widely mourned as both a personal loss to his followers and a symbolic moment for the country’s political climate.